Bolgiano’s Poultry Supplies, Baltimore, Md. 15 
Philadelphia 
Complete with Instructions, in Velvet-lined 
Case, as per Engraving..... HoCobueoT $2.75 
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Sia ae 
Pilling Special 
It is just the same as other Caponizing Sets, 
except that the Testicle Remover cuts like a pair 
of scissors the cord of the testicle clean and 
clear as a whistle. The Instruments in this set 
are put up in Oak Case, sent postpaid with full, 
easy-to-use directions, on receipt of $4.00. 
“CAPONIZING SET 9 
G PPILLING SON co. 
>” PHILADELPHIA,PA. 
Cornell Set 
Experiments in the use of various caponizing 
‘instruments recently carried cn by E. W. Benja- 
min, Instructor of the Department of Poultry 
Husbandry at Cornell University, 
in the manufacture by us of the Cornell Capon- 
izing Set. This set—two testicle removers, Pill- 
ing-Farmer twisting scoop and Pilling-Miles re- 
moyer—sells for the reasonable price of $5.00. 
PILUNG- SES 
GR aq SET 
, SRV E sow CO. 
Pilling-Miles Caponizing Set 
This set has many admirers, as it does away 
with horse hair. It consists of a knife for 
making the incision; the Spreader Forceps for 
holding the sides open; sharp hook for catching 
_ the skin; the Loop Forceps for catching and re- 
3 moving. Cords with hooks are for holding the 
: bird. They are very fine instruments, made of 
A; _ the finest steel and of the best workmanship. 
‘The above set, with instructions, in a fine yelvet- 
lined case, sent by prepaid mail on receipt. 
ng Price, $5.00 each, 
have resulted 
What are Capons? 
A capon is a male bird (cockerel or rooster) 
from which the testicles have been removed. As 
in other animals—bull, ete.—this 
operation changes his nature entirely. He has 
only one function in life—to get fat. The 
growth rapid, the comb and wattles 
the bird is lazy, his plumage is 
heavy and very beautiful, the spurs do not de- 
velop, neither hen nor 
horse, boar, 
is more 
cease to grow, 
rooster has any further 
use for him, and he seeks the company of the 
little chickens, brooding over them at night and 
leading them about during the day. He makes 
quick meat, tender meat, and much of it, and, 
best of all, he makes the highest-priced meat in 
the market. The uncaponized rooster runs his 
flesh off; he is always in trouble. Caponize 
good-for-nothing fowl—all legs and appetite— 
and, presto! he is changed into the quiet Capon. 
His mission in life is now to convert his owner’s 
food into the delicious and highly profitable 
meat. Properly killed and dressed, he attracts 
the attention of the best buyers—people to 
whom money is no object if they can get what 
they want, 
Best Time to Caponize 
Fowl hatched any time of the year make fine 
eapons; no ill-results follow the operation at 
The bird should be from 
two to three months old (not over six months), 
and weigh not less than a pound and a half. The 
size is equally as important as the age. April, 
May, June, July, August, September and October 
are the months generally taken for caponizing, 
for the reason that spring chickens arrive at 
proper age and weight during these months; alse 
because cockerels caponized then arrive at the 
proper age and weight for market during the 
months of November, December, Feb- 
tuary, March, April and May, at which time 
there is the greatest demand for them in the 
cities and highest prices secured. 
any time in the year. 
January, 
Feeding Capons 
The question is often asked, ‘‘ How are capons 
to be fed?’’ The answer is easily giyen. After 
caponizing, give the bird all he will eat of soft 
feed, and Iet him have plenty of water. Capon- 
ized fowl begin to eat almost immediately after 
the operation is performed, and no one would 
think for a moment that a radical change had 
been made in their nature. 
Points for the Learner 
The first questicn asked by the learner is, 
“How Jong does it take to caponize a bird?” 
We would say; “‘ Make haste slowly.” The 
first operation may take from fifteen to twenty 
minutes, but take your time; go slowly, but 
act quickly; note every point, keeping your 
thoughts intently on the work. The first 
operation is your instructor; the second finds 
you master of the situation. After a little 
practice a bird can be caponized in two 
minutes with the Pilling Sets. 
Killing and Dressing Capons for 
Market 
The capon should be allowed to grow until 
at least one year old. By this time they are a 
beautiful bird, and will have attained an imposing 
size. Some keep them even longer than a year. 
While this is optional with the raiser, we would 
not adyocate killing them under one year old if 
they are being raised for market. 
* PILLING: - FARMERS CAPONIZING:SE 
a G-P. PILLING XSON Co- & 
a i MIL AAPA: “USA, 
The Farmer’s Caponizing Set differs somewhat 
from the Philadelphia Caponizing Set, inasmuch 
that a twisting and tearing scoop is used instead 
of the Canula for removing the testicles. 
Price, complete set of instruments in velvet-lined 
case, $3.00 per Set, Prepaid. 
Lansdowne Capon Set 
LANSDOWNE No.1. 
GAPONIZING SET 
V§ GP, Pelee San co, 
iS: 
Lansdowne No, 1. Price $3.50 
Lansdowne Automatic Testicle Remover in Sets 
No. 1 and No. 2 (Pilling Patent) is, as its name 
implies, automatic—quick, easy to use and just 
the remover for the beginner. 
[LANSDOWNE No.2” 
GAPONIZING SET 
G.P. PILLING &SON Co. 
PHILADELPHIA,PA,UiS\A 
|| PILLING-TWINING CAPONIZING SET 
G.P.PILLING & SON co. ©: 
PHILA. PA-U.S.A. | 
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Pilling-Twining Caponizing Set 
The Pilling-Twining Caponizing Set is the same 
as the Philadelphia Set, except the Pilling-Twin- 
ing Testical Remover takes the place of the im- 
proved caponizing canula. 
The instruments in this set are put up in Oak 
with full, 
tions, on receipt of $4.00. 
Case, sent postpaid, easy-to-use direc- 
